Wednesday, May 12, 2010

J'aime tricoter.

I do like to knit, especially scarves.  I've really been on a scarf knitting kick the last couple of weeks.  Maybe I'm just getting ready for Paris.  I hear scarves are big over there.  It seems I'll be well stocked for the trip.  Two more scarves have been completed.  Loops was nice enough to take pictures of them.  Sadly, I cannot be serious when he takes my picture.  I always pull goofy faces.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="340" caption="I'm not sure what this look says."]I'm not sure what this look says.[/caption]

Pattern: Destroyed Cowl by Martha Merzig

Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted

Needles: US 8

More details… here (ravelry link)

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="332" caption="I almost have a normal expression."]I almost have a normal expression.[/caption]

This yarn is soft, squishy, and a great color.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="372" caption="I luff this scarf!!!"]I luff this scarf!!![/caption]

Speaking of yummy yarns, the yarn used for the following scarf is super soft.  It is a mix of angora and merino wool.  I just wish I would've gotten it in a different color.  I'm just not into Bone right now.  I might have to give this one away.  I don't know.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="330" caption="I just don't think bone is my color."]I just don't think bone is my color.[/caption]

Pattern: Just Enough Ruffles by Laura Chau

Yarn: Aslan Trends Invernal

Needles: US 10

More details… here (ravelry link)

As we "speak", I'm knitting another of these ruffled scarf out of the yummy Malabrigo in a lovely bright blue.

For now, au revoir.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Kitty love

I haven't had a lot of time on my hands the past week because of the move to our new house, but I've managed to complete two knits.  A cowl that needs to be blocked before you can even tell anything about it.  See:

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Unblocked Destroyed Cowl"]Unblocked Destroyed Cowl[/caption]

Also, I finally finished my socks, but only got a picture with my phone.  They're great though and will hopefully get a lot of wear in cooler weather.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="New socks and one of my favorite pairs of shoes!"]New socks and one of my favorite pairs of shoes![/caption]

We're getting settled into the house.  Still lots of unpacking to do and I doubt I'll get it all done before the trip, but that's ok.  As for the cats, they've adjusted well.  If you need photographic proof.  I have plenty.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Luna and Dottie settled in."]Luna and Dottie settled in.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Bob, sunning his belly."]Bob, sunning his belly.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Dottie still lounged out in the window."]Dottie still lounged out in the window.[/caption]

Moxie, always the little lady, refused to be photographed in such a casual fashion.  She opted for a more classic portrait.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Super pretty eyes, a bit annoyed though."]Super pretty eyes, a bit annoyed though.[/caption]

Sadly, the new house has not cured bad kitty behavior.  They've all been getting into a bit of trouble.  Dottie was the only one shameless enough to get her picture taken though.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Why yes, those are glass blocks in my kitchen."]Why yes, those are glass blocks in my kitchen.[/caption]